<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cleaning Industry - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Cleaning Industry news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[CHSA puts members at the heart of new advertising campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleaning &amp; Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has launched a new advertising campaign that demonstrates the commercial value of membership. With members front and centre, the campaign features manufacturers and suppliers explaining what CHSA membership means to them and, importantly, their customers.<br />
Focused on the simple proposition &ndash; &ldquo;Our Standards. Your Guarantee&rdquo;&nbsp;&ndash; the campaign showcases the role of the CHSA&rsquo;s Accreditation Schemes in providing in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/chsa-puts-members-at-the-heart-of-new-advertising-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/chsa-puts-members-at-the-heart-of-new-advertising-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TEA ROUNDS BEWARE! Office kettle hides loo-level bacteria as flu season hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[With flu jabs being rolled out across the UK and cases expected to peak over December and January, the annual office cold is about to do the rounds. Windows are shut, the heating is on and the tea round is in full swing. But new research suggests germ risks are not just the colleague sniffling at the next desk. It could be the kettle.<br />
An experiment, conducted by Banner, swabbed eight of the most touched areas in the workplace and cultivated the samples in agar-filled Petri dishes to compare germ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tea-rounds-beware-office-kettle-hides-loo-level-bacteria-as-flu-season-hits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tea-rounds-beware-office-kettle-hides-loo-level-bacteria-as-flu-season-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cleaning Show 2027 to bring the UK’s £72bn cleaning and hygiene industry together in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleaning Show will return to Excel London from 16&ndash;18 March 2027, bringing suppliers, buyers and operational leaders together as cleaning teams face rising expectations around hygiene, staffing, sustainability and cost control.<br />
The event will give professionals responsible for cleaning and hygiene the opportunity to compare products in person, test new equipment, hear how other organisations are tackling shared challenges and identify solutions for their own operations.<br />
The 2027 show fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-cleaning-show-2027-to-bring-the-uks-72bn-cleaning-and-hygiene-industry-together-in-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-cleaning-show-2027-to-bring-the-uks-72bn-cleaning-and-hygiene-industry-together-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2Pure Products’ closed-loop LoopBox solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK-based hygiene industry innovator 2Pure Products is measurably reducing plastic waste through LoopBox, the UK&rsquo;s first closed-loop initiative for recycling both containers and packaging in the cleaning and facilities management (FM) sector.<br />
Market-leading products, including OdorBac Tec4 multipurpose cleaner and OdorBac Toilet &amp; Scale, are delivered to commercial customers in reusable LoopBoxes. Once empty, containers are returned in the boxes, collected by UK distributor BCHS (Bunzl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/2pure-products-closed-loop-loopbox-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/2pure-products-closed-loop-loopbox-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kärcher shines a light on the people behind our everyday moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s wider cleaning, hygiene and waste sector contributes nearly &pound;72 billion to the economy and employs 1.51 million people, around five per cent of the national workforce. Behind those figures are the cleaning professionals who help keep workplaces, schools, hospitality venues, healthcare settings and public spaces clean, safe and ready for use every day.<br />
Much of that work takes place before the day begins, after buildings have closed or in the background of busy environments. Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/krcher-shines-a-light-on-the-people-behind-our-everyday-moments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/krcher-shines-a-light-on-the-people-behind-our-everyday-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘WeeCan’ – and we did … successful charity partnership between Perfect Hygiene and UCAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative campaign launched two years ago to help men manage urinary incontinence conditions in public and social settings has now become established across the North-east of Scotland.<br />
Independent hygiene and clinical waste service provider Perfect Hygiene teamed up with Aberdeen-based charity UCAN to provide washroom bins where men living with urological issues can discreetly dispose of sanitary products.<br />
Their joint &lsquo;WeeCan&rsquo; campaign was created not only to provide men with pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/weecan-and-we-did-successful-charity-partnership-between-perfect-hygiene-and-ucan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/weecan-and-we-did-successful-charity-partnership-between-perfect-hygiene-and-ucan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff biosciences company to inspire future of STEM with new award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genesis Biosciences has launched a new award to inspire the next generation of scientists as the company approaches its 25th anniversary in 2027.<br />
The Young Scientist of the Year Award challenges secondary school students across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to investigate how microbiology could help address a real-world challenge of the future.The competition, which has categories for both GCSE and A-level students, is designed around scientific research, reasoning, evaluation and communica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/cardiff-biosciences-company-to-inspire-future-of-stem-with-new-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/cardiff-biosciences-company-to-inspire-future-of-stem-with-new-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mrs Buckét is the second Welsh business to receive prestigious CX Excellence Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buck&eacute;t has become the second company in Wales to be awarded the prestigious Insight6 CX Excellence Mark, recognising its outstanding commitment to customer experience.<br />
The accolade, awarded through the Insight6 CX Excellence Recognition Scheme, celebrates businesses that put customers first, actively listen to feedback, invest in their teams and embed high service standards into everyday practice. Bluestone was the first Welsh company to achieve the award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/mrs-buckt-is-the-second-welsh-business-to-receive-prestigious-cx-excellence-mark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/mrs-buckt-is-the-second-welsh-business-to-receive-prestigious-cx-excellence-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courage, expertise and new affiliations at the Environmental Cleaners Military Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 22 September 2026, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) held its annual Military Awards at Drapers&rsquo; Hall, recognising outstanding contributions to environmental health and wellbeing across the Armed Forces and cadet organisations.<br />
More than 170 guests attended, making it one of the best supported events in the Company&rsquo;s calendar. The Environmental Cleaners were joined by their Military Affiliates: the Royal Army Medical Service, the Royal Air Force Environmental]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/courage-expertise-and-new-affiliations-at-the-environmental-cleaners-military-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/courage-expertise-and-new-affiliations-at-the-environmental-cleaners-military-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECH Awards 2026 winners announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The professional cleaning and hygiene industry came together in&#8239;Palma de Mallorca on 8 October&#8239;to celebrate the winners of the&#8239;European Cleaning &amp; Hygiene Awards 2026.<br />
Held at the spectacular&#8239;Pueblo Espa&ntilde;ol, the ninth edition of the awards saw industry leaders from across Europe gather for an evening celebrating the people, businesses and initiatives making a difference across the sector.<br />
A total of&#8239;56 finalists competed across 11 categories, showcasing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ech-awards-2026-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ech-awards-2026-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenton Packaging Solutions and Quadpak bring UN-approved Bag-in-Box solutions to the cleaning and hygiene sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;By combining Quadpak&rsquo;s flexible packaging expertise with Fenton&rsquo;s market knowledge and customer relationships, we can help businesses identify suitable packaging alternatives for their cleaning, hygiene and chemical packaging requirements.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br />
UN-approved Bag-in-Box (BiB) packaging is now available for detergents, professional cleaning products and suitable chemical applications in the UK, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, providing an alternative to traditional r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/fenton-packaging-solutions-and-quadpak-bring-un-approved-bag-in-box-solutions-to-the-cleaning-and-hygiene-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/fenton-packaging-solutions-and-quadpak-bring-un-approved-bag-in-box-solutions-to-the-cleaning-and-hygiene-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New software lets kitchen extract cleaning firms send TR19 Grease reports and certificates from the engineer’s phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol-based Smart Solutions has launched SMART &ndash; TR19 Grease reporting, software built for UK firms that clean kitchen extract systems to TR19 Grease, BESA&rsquo;s specification for grease extract ductwork.<br />
On site, the engineer records grease deposit readings and before-and-after photographs on their phone. Back at the office, the job is reviewed and the client receives a locked post-clean report and a certificate in the cleaning firm&rsquo;s own branding, with a draft invoice raised i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/new-software-lets-kitchen-extract-cleaning-firms-send-tr19-grease-reports-and-certificates-from-the-engineers-phone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/new-software-lets-kitchen-extract-cleaning-firms-send-tr19-grease-reports-and-certificates-from-the-engineers-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA launches fire audit to strengthen safety and insurability in commercial laundries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Textile Services Association (TSA) is introducing a new Fire Safety Code of Practice Audit for commercial laundries, designed to strengthen fire risk management across the sector and demonstrate a consistent, independently verified approach to fire safety. It has been developed in consultation with TSA members, expert fire safety auditors, insurance brokers and independent audit provider WorkNest. The audit aims not only to further improve fire prevention in commercial laundries, but also to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tsa-launches-fire-audit-to-strengthen-safety-and-insurability-in-commercial-laundries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tsa-launches-fire-audit-to-strengthen-safety-and-insurability-in-commercial-laundries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churchill appointed to GCA framework as soft FM supplier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Churchill has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency&rsquo;s (GCA) Facilities Management and Security Services framework (RM6378).<br />
GCA is the UK&rsquo;s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services &ndash; creating value for the nation.<br />
Chu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/churchill-appointed-to-gca-framework-as-soft-fm-supplier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/churchill-appointed-to-gca-framework-as-soft-fm-supplier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peartree reports 17% growth following £5.2m in new business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peartree Cleaning, one of the UK&rsquo;s leading independent providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has reported 17 per cent growth for the financial year ending 31 August 2026, after securing &pound;5.2 million of new business. That is almost double the company&rsquo;s average annual growth of nine per cent over the past decade.<br />
The result comes against a challenging backdrop for the sector, with increases to the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance contrib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/peartree-reports-17-growth-following-52m-in-new-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/peartree-reports-17-growth-following-52m-in-new-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tork research shows people want to thank washroom cleaning staff – but rarely do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork is encouraging businesses and washroom visitors to take a moment to thank professional cleaners in celebration of &ldquo;Thank Your Cleaner Day&rdquo; on October 14.<br />
Cleaning is hard work &ndash; and cleaning teams deserve more recognition for their efforts.&nbsp;This was the view of 56 per cent of washroom users questioned in the latest Tork Insight Survey.<br />
&ldquo;Tork data shows that 38 per cent of cleaners surveyed have left their jobs due to lack of recognition and burnout&shy;,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tork-research-shows-people-want-to-thank-washroom-cleaning-staff-but-rarely-do-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tork-research-shows-people-want-to-thank-washroom-cleaning-staff-but-rarely-do-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioHygiene launches BioMetrix to close the cleaning industry’s data gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[BioHygiene, the UK biotechnology-led cleaning brand backed by more than 30 years of scientific expertise from Biological Preparations, has launched BioMetrix: a new data intelligence platform developed specifically for the cleaning sector.<br />
BioMetrix connects verified purchasing information supplied by participating distributors with BioHygiene&rsquo;s product, calculated usage and carbon data. It gives authorised customers a clearer view of what is being purchased across participating contracts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/biohygiene-launches-biometrix-to-close-the-cleaning-industrys-data-gap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/biohygiene-launches-biometrix-to-close-the-cleaning-industrys-data-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost three in 10 manufacturers have experienced production delays linked to cleaning and hygiene issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost three in 10 (27 per cent) UK manufacturing leaders say their organisation has experienced production delays or downtime because of cleaning or hygiene issues, according to new research commissioned by commercial cleaning company Mrs Buck&eacute;t.<br />
The survey of 250 senior decision makers in manufacturing, responsible for cleaning and hygiene within their facilities, highlights the potential operational and financial impact of how cleaning provision is managed across manufacturing sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/almost-three-in-10-manufacturers-have-experienced-production-delays-linked-to-cleaning-and-hygiene-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/almost-three-in-10-manufacturers-have-experienced-production-delays-linked-to-cleaning-and-hygiene-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bidvest Noonan named Overall Excellence winner at the Facilities Management Awards UK 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bidvest Noonan has been named the winner of Overall Excellence in Facilities Management at the Facilities Management Awards UK 2026, the programme&rsquo;s headline accolade, following a night in which the business also secured three category awards.<br />
The Facilities Management Awards UK are an annual awards programme recognising service providers, teams and individuals from across the UK facilities management industry. More than 50 organisations were represented among this year&rsquo;s finalists,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/bidvest-noonan-named-overall-excellence-winner-at-the-facilities-management-awards-uk-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/bidvest-noonan-named-overall-excellence-winner-at-the-facilities-management-awards-uk-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Clean Space appointed by Wiggin LLP at new Covent Garden HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image Credit: Ollie Singleton<br />
Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has been appointed by leading law firm Wiggin LLP to provide daily cleaning services at its new corporate head office in Covent Garden, London.<br />
Wiggin LLP is a full-service law firm specialising in media, entertainment, technology and intellectual property. The multi-award-winning firm has a number of practice groups and lawyers ranked highly in the leading legal directories.<br />
The Clean Space began working with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-appointed-by-wiggin-llp-at-new-covent-garden-hq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-appointed-by-wiggin-llp-at-new-covent-garden-hq/</guid></item></channel></rss>